Man found guilty of child sex abuse

AUSTIN, Minn. – An Austin man has been convicted of sexually abusing a child. 41-year-old James Ray Watkins was arrested in March 2013 and charged with 1st and 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim younger than 13 but more than 36 months old. Mower County Court Administration says after a 3 day jury trial, Watkins was found guilty on both charges. His sentencing has been scheduled for August 7th.